Open AccessPreliminary report on coal pile, coal pile runoff basins, and ash basins at the Savannah River Site: effects on groundwater
Author(s) -
E. Palmer
Publication year - 1997
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/553751
Subject(s) - groundwater , pile , surface runoff , environmental science , coal , hydrology (agriculture) , coal mining , structural basin , geology , mining engineering , waste management , geotechnical engineering , engineering , geomorphology , ecology , biology
Coal storage piles, their associated coal pile runoff basins and ash basins could potentially have adverse environmental impacts, especially on groundwater. This report presents and summarizes SRS groundwater and soil data that have been compiled. Also, a result of research conducted on the subject topics, discussions from noted experts in the field are cited. Recommendations are made for additional monitor wells to be installed and site assessments to be conducted